HERE ARE THE 4 THINGS JJ WANTED LEBRON TO DO IN HIS NEW ROLE AS 3RD OPTION…1. Having patience with the flow of the game 2. Having patience with him (JJ, the coach) 3. Having patience with his shots 4. Getting out in transition (running the floor more) The net result… https://t.co/MAG1Fktbvo pic.twitter.com/WfzCPA4ML4— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 26, 2026
Part of the answer is obviously the players but JJ and his staff have done a great job with the play calling to close out games.